Too often the desire for peace has been expressed by women while the stewardship of the mechanisms which are used to attempt to secure peace in the short and medium term are dominated by male decision-making structures and informal arrangements. This must change. Jenny Shipley arrangementattemptchange share on social
When I hear people flatteringly say, 'You're an expert on East Asia...' I'm certainly an observer of East Asia, and central Asia, and ASEAN, and to a lesser extent South Asia and the Gulf, but there's always something behind the wall in China. Jenny Shipley aseanasiacentral share on social
The decision by France to resume nuclear testing in the South Pacific has destroyed this hope and raised a storm of protest at home, in the South Pacific and thankfully around the world. Jenny Shipley decisiondestroyfrance Change image and share on social
Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it. Jenny Shipley couragefragilemaintain Change image and share on social
The first day you're a leader is the beginning of the end of your political career. Jenny Shipley begincareerday Change image and share on social
NGOs have a significant role to play, alongside governments, in improving the status of women. Jenny Shipley alongsidegovernmentimprove Change image and share on social
I can't for the life of me see that by being permissive you actually assist anyone. Jenny Shipley assistlifepermissive Change image and share on social
The world has been gradually reducing its nuclear arsenals. Testing must stop so that progress on the destruction of nuclear weapons may begin. Jenny Shipley arsenalbegindestruction Change image and share on social
I am not a supporter of the rhetoric of, 'Dear, dear, the toys have got lead paint.' If I had a manufacturer in China that allowed that to happen, I'd fire them instantly. Jenny Shipley allowchinadear Change image and share on social
Shaping the future is what drives me. Since I left politics, I'm very much interested in emerging markets. Jenny Shipley driveemergefuture Change image and share on social